VSTEP B1, B2, C1 Speaking Part 2: Solution Discussion

- Question:

Your city is planning a campaign to reduce fast food consumption. Would you promote home cooking, healthier restaurant options, or increased physical activity?

- Answer:

I would promote home cooking as a strategy to reduce fast food consumption. While healthier restaurant options could provide better alternatives to fast food, they can still be expensive and not as accessible for everyone. Increased physical activity, on the other hand, doesn't directly address the issue of unhealthy eating habits, and could potentially mislead people into thinking they can "out-exercise" a bad diet.

Promoting home cooking, however, tackles the problem at its roots. Preparing meals at home encourages healthier food choices and portions control, as individuals have full control over the ingredients used and the cooking methods. It can also be more economical, as ingredients for multiple meals can often be bought for the price of a few fast-food meals.

Moreover, home cooking can be a rewarding and educational experience, cultivating a healthier relationship with food. By contrast, the other options, although beneficial in their own rights, may not fully address the root cause of excessive fast food consumption, making home cooking the most impactful choice.

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